Origin
Orland Park, IL
Morning in Orland Park on Monday
Local time
10:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Orland Park, IL to Evanston, IL
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
39.9 mi
64 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
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6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 12m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Orland Park, IL
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Evanston, IL
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Trip Overview
The drive from Orland Park, IL to Evanston, IL covers 39.9 miles and takes about 1h 2m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 143rd Street, South La Grange Road, I 55 North for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.06 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
20 miles from Orland Park, IL
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 31m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 2m drive with frequent turns across 39.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
West 143rd Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Orland Park, IL to Evanston, IL is easy. At 1h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Orland Park, IL to Evanston, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 143rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South La Grange Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 55 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Adlai Stevenson Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Stevenson Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Damen Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Ashland Market Place | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| South Damen Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
West 143rd Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Orland Park, IL and Evanston, IL.
1
Start on South La Grange Road
39 ft
·
3 sec
·
South La Grange Road
2
Turn sharp right
82 ft
·
6 sec
3
Turn sharp right onto West 143rd Street
115 ft
·
9 sec
·
West 143rd Street
4
Turn left onto South La Grange Road
9.3 mi
·
15 min
·
South La Grange Road
5
Take the exit slight right toward I 55 North: Chicago
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
I 55 North: Chicago
6
Merge slight left onto Adlai Stevenson Expressway
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
Adlai Stevenson Expressway
7
Continue on Stevenson Expressway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Stevenson Expressway
8
Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Damen Avenue, Ashland Avenue
9
Keep slight left to continue on Damen Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Damen Avenue
10
Keep slight left to continue on Ashland Market Place, South Damen Avenue
440 ft
·
13 sec
·
Ashland Market Place, South Damen Avenue
11
Turn straight onto South Damen Avenue
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
South Damen Avenue
12
Turn right onto West Ogden Avenue
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
West Ogden Avenue
13
Turn left onto I 90 West, I 94 West
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 90 West, I 94 West
14
Merge slight left onto Kennedy Expressway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Kennedy Expressway
15
Take the exit slight right toward Damen Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Damen Avenue
16
Turn right onto North Damen Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Damen Avenue
17
Turn slight left onto North Clybourn Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North Clybourn Avenue
18
Turn right onto North Western Avenue
5.5 mi
·
11 min
·
North Western Avenue
19
Continue on Asbury Avenue
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Asbury Avenue
20
Turn right onto Dempster Street
213 ft
·
9 sec
·
Dempster Street
21
Turn uturn
213 ft
·
18 sec
22
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 20 miles from Orland Park, IL, or about 31m into the drive.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 39.9 miles or 1h 2m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 20 miles or 31m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Evanston, IL than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Orland Park, IL so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Orland Park, IL
This is one driving day of about 39.9 miles and 1h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Orland Park, IL.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 20 mi from Orland Park, IL · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 39.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20 miles from Orland Park, IL, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Evanston, IL
The final approach into Evanston, IL usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Evanston, IL.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.06 one way
$12.12 round trip
$3.86/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.25 | $6.68 | $13.36 |
| premium | $4.80 | $7.53 | $15.06 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $8.86 | $17.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$6
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$31–$56
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 14 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12 | 0 | $4.19 | $1.92 |
| Efficient EV | 10 | 0 | $3.49 | $1.60 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16 | 0 | $5.59 | $2.55 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Evanston, IL
Morning in Evanston on Monday
Local time
10:58 AM
CDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 2m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Orland Park, IL to Evanston, IL covers 39.9 miles and takes about 1h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are West 143rd Street, South La Grange Road, I 55 North. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 20 miles from Orland Park, IL. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.06 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
The drive from Orland Park, IL to Evanston, IL is easy. At 1h 2m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Orland Park, IL to Evanston, IL is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Orland Park, IL to Evanston, IL does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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